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■ PUPILS at .St Mary’s Primary School, Osbaldeston, had a ..special treat at their Olympic- themed sports day.


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as a,torch bearer, as two years'ago he overcame ill health to follow his dream


Bob Sutcliffe, started the proceedings by showing the children the Olympic torch he had carried into Appleby. Mr Sutcliffe was nominated


/ On e,o f th e ir teachers.


Metcalfe said: “We are all very proud of Mr Sutcliffe and the way he has worked so hard to achieve a long-held ambition. “He is a very worthy torch


of becoming a teacher. He urged the children to follow their dreams, and remember that they can overcome even major difficulties, if they are determined enough. H e a d te a c h e r Ju d i th


bearer and a great example of how, with encouragement and support from those around them, everyone can attain their goals.”


CLOSER LOOK: Bob Sutcliffe shows his Olympic torch to pupils at St Mary’s Primary School, Osbaldeston. (s)


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TOIL, NO TROUBLE: Brennands Endowed pupils hard at work on their art project as part of the Lancashire Witches 400 project (above), and (right) lJ.-year-old Rose Parsons with her Lanca­ shire Witches collage.


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PUPILS at a Slaidbum school took an artistic approach to commemorating the 400th anniversary of the infamous Lancashire Witch Trials. The children of Brennand’s Endowed


. Lancashire Witches 400 project. The artworks feature symbolic materials ex­ ploring the historic Lancashire Witches story and its relevance today. The work includes pages from old


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iiBGLTON-BY- JBOWLAND CE ■; Primary School was celebrating double success after an in s p e c t io n by OFSTED resulted in glowing reports. . As a church


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Maureen Stansfield said: “The staff, p a re n ts , pupils and governors are delighted that both inspection teams recognised what, an-excellent school: :


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LOCAL Guides, Brownies and Rain­ bows were on a high after taking part


series of events was taking place across the North West of England. At Slaidbum and the Stephen Park outdoor centre, tiie first day saw 100 Rainbows taking part in Pooh Sticks, pot paw prints and a find the teddy bear treasure hunt. ' Meanwhile a hundred Brownies created


in a weekend of challenges. Dubbed “Up High”, the weekend-long


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DELIGHT: Bolton-by- Bowland CE Primary School pupils show how proud they are of their school’s glowing reports. (s)


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THIEVES who target the electricity network to steal metal are not only risking their own lives but also putting the liyes of local residents in danger,


police have warned. ■ In the past two months, thieves have


who is responsible for the thefts. Police patrols have been stepped up and officers have been speaking tb local residents to encourage them to report anything sus­ picious as part of Farmwatch - a scheme' which allows police to alert fanners to any suspicious behaviour or recent crimes, so


stolen more.than 6,000 metres of over­ head electricity lines from across Ribble Valley - including Chatbum, Billington, Ribchestef, B a sh ^ Eaves and Chaigley. An investigation is underway to find out


vigilant and to contact police immediately if they see anything unusual or if their electricity supply goes off between mid­ night and 4 a.m; Ciitheroe Sgt Mick Dkon said: “By cut­


that they can take the necessary precau­ tions to keep their land and property safe. Residents are being urged to be extra


geting homes on low voltage electricity supplies. They are climbing the wooden electricity poles and people, should be aware they may be wearing high visibility jackets giving the impression they work


ting into copper wiringrthieves are not oifiy putting themselves at risk, but they ■ are risking the lives of the residents whose homes are connected to the power supply. Any residents who see'wiring on the npof in open fields should not go near it but contact police and Electricity North West who operate the local network. “In the main, offenders have been tar­


for Electricity North West. “We need people who live in the Ribble


' significant inconvenience to people, and repairs can cost thousands more than the value of the metal taken.” Anyone with concerns or information


' centre is open 24-hours a day and we can easily confirm if we are carrying out any work in the area. Not only do these thefts cause safety issues but they also cause


Valley to alert us immediately if they see anything unusual or suspicious or if they notice their power has gone off between midnight and 4 a.m.” Jane Fleetwood, response manager for Electricity North West, added: “Our call


, 'Anyone who wants to join Farmwatch can contact Community Beat Manager for Ciitheroe PC Tony Walsh on 01200 458734.


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can contact police on 101 or Crimestop- pers anonymously on 0800 555 111.,


Primary Schopl have been working on collages and a 3D model castle with art­ ist Kate-Eggleston-Wirtz as part of the


books about the witches that have sparked discussion on how literacy lev-L els divide classes. Barriers between rich-:., and poor have also been illustrated in i ' the artworks by using pictures of coins L" featuring the face of James I, who was king at the time of the witch trials.


also been exploring the past arid present by examiiiing their own collections and


As part of the project, pupils have


museum collection^ along with imagin­ ing and researching what a witch in the 1600s mi^thave collected^ They incor­ porated their findings into the .collage work as well as creating drawings that


. ' The inodel castle will be completed in time for an exhibition about the witches at Lancaster City Museum from July : 21st to September 29th.


have been printed on to a banner.


, A selection of Brennand School’s artwork will also be displayed at the Platform Gallery in Ciitheroe from July 28th to October 6th, alongside that made by children from two other schools participating in the project. Pa- diham Green School and Quemmore CE Primary School, near Lancaster. : / All three schools will mark the end of the project by gathering for a special event in Slaidbura in July, appropriate­ ly bn Friday the 13th! • For more information on Lancaishire


Witches 400, visit www.lancashirewitch- es40p.org


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A MEADOW bursting with colourful wild flowers is a highlight of a summer Visit to the countryside. And during July, Festival


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War over 97% of the cpiintty’s herb rich meadows have been lost and this habitat is now a priority for conservation and enhancement Whilst Bowland is no exception (with less than 100 hectares remaining) the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty contains a significant


Jon Hickling and Geoff Mor- ries, ecologists with a wealth of local knowledge, at Tosside Community Hall today (July 5th) for an illustrated evening


Visitors are invited to join .


Bowland is offering a won­ derful opportunity to find out more about hay meadows. Since the Second World


talk on the wildflower mead­ ows, pastures and verges of the Forest of Bowland. This will be followed on Sunday by an afternoon walk around the beautiful meadows at Dalehead, which lies between Slaidbum and Tosside. Peo­ ple can just turn up for the talk, which starts at 7 p.m., but places on the walk need to be booked in advance., Both events are free, al­


proportion of the UK’s u jiland nay meadows and so is an im­ portant area for these stunning plant communities.


book a place, call the Forest of Bowland AONB office on 01200 448000 or email kathy. hopley@lancashire.gov.uk. For information about further wildflower events in July visit: www.forestofbowland.com.


though donations to the Bow­ land Tourism Environment Fund will be welcome, and whilst the talk and walk are designed to complement each other, people are welcome to come to either or both. For more information, or to


FRIENDS: (left) Hattie Dalton, Katie Breakell, Lara Wiggins and Grace Macdonald from 2nd Whalley Guides, and (above) Claire McKenna and Emily Ingham from 1st West Bradford.


a flower compass, mini rafts and complet-, ed a treasure hunt. Both Rainbows and


for Lancashire East, said: “The weekend was a fantastic onoortunitv for cirls to


had spent the night being pampered at Stephen Park, were joined by 32 other Guides to take part in mountain biking, Geochaching and bushcrafti which in­ volved making a shelter, fire and making minttea. Sue Savoury, County Commissioner


Brownies were supported by 16 Guides completing their challenge weekend for th& Baden Powell Award. : . • ■ On the second day the Guides, who


. take, part in activities which they usually - wouldn’t.” ■


North west England and aimed to bring members from across the whole region together to get outdoors, meet new peo­ ple and try something new. If you.would like to get involved with Guiding, either' as a young member or a volunteer; there are a wide range of exciting bpportuni-


“Up High” was created by Girlgulding


•ties available. For more information visit www.girlguidingnwe.org‘.uk or call 01772 823331. •


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